July 6, 2011

Gold well-positioned as QE2 comes to an end

While much has been discussed about the possible effects of the end of quantitative easing, the market’s response so far has been incredibly unclear. In our opinion, markets have become…

July 6, 2011

Silver bottoms amid subtle but bullish factors

Nothing is certain but we want to see strong evidence before forecasting a turn in the market. In regards to silver, we see strong evidence that a bottom is in…

July 6, 2011

Esperanza signs definitive agreement to sell San Luis joint venture to Silver Standard

Vancouver, B.C: Esperanza Resources Corp. (TSX-V: EPZ) is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement and received shareholder approval to transfer its 30% interest in the San…

July 6, 2011

International Minerals drills 475 metres @ 0.8 g/t gold in Nevada

Going deep, International Minerals shows mineralization at the 4-million-ounce-gold Converse project continues at depth beyond previous drilling. VANCOUVER, BC - With a tentative couple drillholes, silver-gold producer International Minerals (TSX:…

July 5, 2011

Canada precious metal stocks on rampage led by silver

Canada's biggest precious metals stocks were up an average 5.5% in late afternoon trade on Tuesday led by Endeavour Silver and Silvercorp Metals which both added around 12%. First Majestic…

July 5, 2011

The downside to gold is limited

Despite some calling for an explosive summer rally in gold, prices fell again this week on the back of easing concerns over Greek sovereign debt as the Greek parliament successfully…

July 5, 2011

Fifteen killed in drug shootout in top Mexican silver mining area

A five-hour gun battle between Mexican marines and a drug gang in Mexico's principal silver mining state close to Fresnillo, left 15 dead raising more concerns about mine security in…

July 5, 2011

Esperanza to sell interest in Peru mine to Silver Standard

Esperanza Resources Corp. has signed a definitive agreement and received shareholder approval to transfer its 30-per-cent interest in the San Luis joint venture in Peru to Silver Standard Resources Inc.…

July 4, 2011

Vane Minerals shares jump after JV boosts production

StockMarketWire.com reports shares in Vane Minerals  jumped by over 17% after it revealed higher grade gold/silver production as a result of the joint venture formed with the Ruiz Brothers in…

July 4, 2011

Gold and Silver Stocks Form Positive Divergence

It’s often said that commodity shares should lead the actual commodities. While this isn’t always the case, it often is at market turning points. Months back we noted the relative…